Monthly Archives: February 2018

with Evita Morin, Executive Director What have you gained from recovery? Peace, my family, forgiveness, being forgiven, vulnerability, joy What helped you get and stay sober? When I stopped expecting to receive perfect love from imperfect people and gave myself to God instead. What’s your favorite song? I would do… Read More»

Board member, JJ Casey, shares why he serves with Rise Recovery: “I serve on the Board because Rise Recovery facilitates health and joy in place of sickness and sorrow, family in place of broken homes, and hope where there may be none at all. The Greater San Antonio Area… Read More»

with Becca Graham, Program & Development Liaison What have you gained from recovery? I’ve gained from getting to know those in recovery, through our staff and our clients. I understand more and more every day what it means to struggle with, survive and triumph over the chains of addiction. Our… Read More»

Board member, Gerry Smith shares why he serves with Rise Recovery: “I serve on the board because I feel a sense of purpose and accomplishment each and every time I witness the miracle of recovery with Rise Recovery. I am so blessed to have the privilege of serving on this Board… Read More»

with Whitney Boeckmann, Collegiate Program Coordinator How much time do you have in recovery? 4-30-12, 5years+ What have you gained from recovery? The Promises, the ability to navigate emotions in a healthy way, respond to others respectfully, develop relationships based on goodness, love, and light What helped you get and… Read More»

Our board member Edna Cruz shares why she serves: “I serve on the board because… I want to work and live in a place where individuals reach their highest level of health and education, and where we live in an economically vibrant community. To that end, I am lending my… Read More»